MCU vs DCU: Who is Better?

In my recent readings of all things comics. I came across this article that talked about the methods of both companies when it came to their cinematic universe. Marvel/Disney is obviously doing something different from WB/DC. But which is better? Does one way of handling matters better than the other? We'll see.....


Marvel Cinematic Universe:

We can all agree that the movies that not only led to Avengers but the soon to be released Age of Ultron are amazing. From Iron Man down to Guardians of the Galaxy, we got a lot of Marvel to chew on. There are a lot of people who contributed to that. Kevin Feige is definitely one of those people. Being the face of Marvel, he has done his best to steer the MCU in the right direction. Keeping all the movies cohesive, action packed and fun, along with Agents of SHIELD to keep it all together. I'd say he did a good job. Now I'm not saying it didn't come with its bumps in the road. With cast changes and some odd character reveals (Iron Man 3), we watched the movies take a little heat. Fox and Sony have shown from time to time that an exec shouldn't always have the last say. Nevertheless, many have saw the success of Kevin taking the lead. However, some feel this method makes the movies generic and similar. Really? Are you telling me that Iron Man is similar to Captain American? That Thor and Guardians of the Galaxy are generic? My friend, you and I are not watching the same movie. Marvel keep doing what you're doing.





DC Universe:

Man of Steel launched the current DC Cinematic Universe. And right now that's the only movie that is currently out. So that's all you're getting, ha! Anyways, WB made it clear that there is no real head of the DCU. They decided to leave the power to the creative minds of each project, the directors and writers. At first I'm all about it. Being a writer myself, I wouldn't want some other human in control of my creation. So I get that. Until I learned about a few things. Like how there are several writers for each project, each writing their own scripts. Really?! I mean you could get a great script out of them. Or you could get a bunch of really crappy ones and have to choose the less crappy script to run with. Can't have that guys, you're running a big risk doing that. Who's there to pull the reigns on some of their creative liberties with the DCU. This could serve as a gift, allowing the writers to do what is needed for the franchise. Or it could be a curse and get another Catwoman (yes, I went there). In truth we'll just have to see what they produce with these characters. Oh, and stop fighting and get another director for Wonder Woman, please! Man, it's like 10 years ago all over again.

In truth, I love the MCU. Been a fan since I was a kid. Marvel has done a wonderful job and I look forward to Age of Ultron and Phase 3. As for DC, look guys, here's my honest David Effect opinion. Stop trying to reinvent the wheel. You guys have been a staple in the comic book industry since before I was born. Do what you do best, make good stories. Stop trying to be different from Marvel, because you already are. We don't want you to be like Marvel, we just want you to be good. You got it locked down with your animated films. Learn from that and give us more of it on the big screen. I mean let's be honest, you're kind of behind when it comes to the silver screen. However, that's okay, just give us what we want......but no Guy Gardner, ugh.

Man of Steel: Time to Address the Hate

I recently read an article about how they bashed Man of Steel's destruction. And how Age of Ultron's is better than Superman. I kind of been biting my tongue on this film because I like this movie a lot. There are a few that have valid issues about it. Nevertheless, I think you humans need to keep certain things in mind.





Is Superman a super hero in Man of Steel?:

My immediate answer is no. This is Superman year one, day one actually. He doesn't know better yet. His emotions led him a lot through the film, some to his advantage, some not so much. Being a super powered being, he has to learn that every move he does comes with a positive or negative reaction. He doesn't know how to be a super hero......not yet.






The Destruction: Who is at fault?

I'm not going to lie. When Superman fought them in Kansas, that was him going ham. However, do you blame him? Brotha had his Martha Kent in the choke slam position. Nevertheless, the overall destruction was Zod and his giganto doohickey changing the entire planet to become like Krypton. So in a situation like that no level of evacuation would have made anyone safe. And the machine literally destroyed......everything. So to blame the fight between Zod and Superman for the destruction is actually inaccurate.





But the Avengers got it right!:

"What a hero does is not just beat up the bad guy-a hero saves the people." Joss Whedon. This was something he said in an interview and to explain Age of Ultron in contrast to Man of Steel. I actually agree with him about that. However, you're talking about The Avengers. Several people in that roster are trained, finely tuned soldiers (Cap, Widow and Barton). They understand in a crisis situation what matters the most......it's the people. Should have Superman thought of that? Yes. Did he? I would say yes, I mean why else did he destroy the machine? To protect the people. Now there were deaths, probably to some crazy amount. Were there deaths in Avengers? Of course there was. Maybe not to the level of  Man of Steel but it still happened. Because they can't save them all, even Cap couldn't.






Where's the Superman we know and love?:

I think a lot of the problem is that many people place Superman high on the moral pedestal. We compare him to Reeves, comics and many other iterations, I get that, I kind of do the same and as fans we expect him to be the epitome of all that is good. However, he's made plenty of mistakes. They just were never focused on in the films. By doing that, it makes him limitless, perfect, untouchable. And is that truly accurate about The Last Son of Krypton? If anyone really read the comics, we know he's just as flawed as Batman. And especially since Man of Steel is his first time being.......well Superman. So I like that he makes mistakes, experience the struggle of being a savior to some and a threat to many. A little bit of realism in a world of fantasy. It's about the progression and growth of a character. He can't be that great right out the gate, it just doesn't work that way. But give it a chance, this Superman will work.